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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 660.60 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 660.60 and 255.35 is: 383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 660.60 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/660.60 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 660.60 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 168,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,680.91/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.06

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